“Many species new to science have already been found outside the current Monument, including the world’s oldest living thing, a deep water black coral, more than 4,000 years old—and we’ve only just scratched the surface.”

“A huge part of Papahānaumokuākea is underwater. When you go there, you have to shift your mindset from one that may be land dominated, to one that is sea dominated. And it changes everything about how you’re experiencing the world.”

Kekuewa Kikiloi
Chair, Native Hawaiian NWHI Cultural Working Group

“As a representative of the Monument, this is an area that deserves meaningful protection that will ensure the survival of this amazing habitat for generations to come.”

Chris Lee
State of Hawai‘i Representative

“Protecting the expanded area will allow tuna stocks to rebound, creating more fishing opportunities across the state.”